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Lift Every Voice And Sing
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Jul 12, 2026 updated
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Tasha Cobbs performs a rendition of the classic hymn 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' often called the Black National Anthem. The song calls for joyful praise and unity, reflecting on a history of struggle and faith. It acknowledges God's guidance through difficult times and prays for continued faithfulness. The lyrics express gratitude for deliverance and a commitment to march forward in hope. The song is rooted in African American heritage and Christian faith, celebrating liberty and divine protection.
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Lift every voice and sing
Till earth and Heaven ring
Ring with the harmonies of liberty
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the listening skies
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Let us march on till victory is won
God of our weary years
God of our silent tears
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way
Thou who has by thy might lead us into the light
Keep us forever in the path, we pray
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee
Shadowed beneath thy hand
May we forever stand
True to our God
True to our native land